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On April 18, 2024, the U.S. Federal government proposed a PFAS-related bill introducing new oversight and accountability measures for entities that use PFAS and manufacture PFAS products. The Highlights of H.R. 8074 (S4187) The bill is divided into numerous sections, each detailing initiatives, actions, roles, and responsibilities present in the proposed bill. Section 101: NASEM…

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PFAS chemicals in consumer products continue to receive scrutiny by state regulators. Several states are regulating the use of intentionally added PFAS chemicals in several different product categories, which include food packaging, textile articles, fabric treatments, carpets & rugs, juvenile products, and cookware. Most of the state regulations are currently in effect or will go…

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PFAS Phaseout Guidance Published by AFIRM Group The AFIRM Group focuses on chemical management in textiles such as footwear, apparel, and accessories. AFIRM Group has recently published a document to assist supply chains is phasing out the use of PFAS in textile items such as clothing, shoes, and accessories. The guideline includes PFAS test plan…

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New PFAS Regulations by State Recent laws prohibit the manufacture and sale of restricted products Marietta, GA. (October 6, 2022) – The EPA and several states have recently enacted restrictions on the use of potentially harmful PFAS in everyday products. At the federal level, the import of articles coated with long-chain PFAS is prohibited without EPA…

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PFAS Regulations Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are organic chemical compounds with fluorine atoms attached to most or all available sites on an alkyl chain. PFAS chemicals are used in the manufacturing of textile materials mostly as a water or stain repellant. PFAS chemicals are widely used in products and there are thousands of PFAS…